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Sam Schaefer is a junior history and public policy major from Chapel Hill.

Column: Summer is a time for depth

By Sam Schaefer | April 7

As a person who has spent the bulk of my almost 21 years of existence within the city limits of Chapel Hill, it might be tempting to believe I know everything ...

You Asked for It: In which we go catfishing and celebrate the quad’s rebirth

By Drew Goins and Kelsey Weekman | April 7

Drew Goins (a 20-year-old man in Dubai) and Kelsey Weekman (a 57-year-old woman in her parents’ basement) are the advice columnists of “You Asked ...

Seth Rose is a senior political science major from Durham.

Column: ’Tis the season to be moochy

By Seth Rose | April 6

Happy Swipe Season! You can now catch me and my crew outside the Lenoir escalator asking for a ride up to free tots, Monday through Sunday.

Daniel Wilco is a senior writer. He is a senior journalism major from Atlanta, Ga.

Column: Cherishing the lasts

April 6

A month ago, I covered my last sporting event for The Daily Tar Heel. A few weeks ago, I watched my last UNC basketball game as a UNC student. Yesterday, ...

The Street Scene Teen Center is hosting a "huge poster sale" until Friday. The sale benefits the center.

Column: A listicle for the aspiring traveler

By Jackie O'Shaughnessy | April 6

Studying abroad is an opportunity to explore new lands, meet new people and write a blog that only your parents will read.

Matt Leming is a senior computer science major from New Orleans.

Column: Eating meat is a matter of taste

By Matt Leming | April 2

Animal rights is a tricky subject for me.

Column: Dear white people: hop off

By Ishmael Bishop | March 31

If you’re reading this now, you’re too late. I have packed my pens and will be leaving The Daily Tar Heel, post haste.

Guest Column: Preserve our beloved Pit

March 31

By now we’ve all heard rumors about plans to renovate the Pit. I’m sure I speak for everyone associated with UNC when I say that we shouldn’t take ...

Column: Vassar survivor deserves support

By Alice Wilder | March 31

As I left the Chelsea Theater after watching “The Hunting Ground,” I heard whispers of shock from adult audience members. They seemed moved and horrified. ...

You Asked for It: In which we suggest pranks and teach a Scrooge to love them.

By Drew Goins and Kelsey Weekman | March 31

Drew Goins (April Fools!) and Kelsey Weekman (new haircut) are the advice columnists of “You Asked for It.” Results may vary.

Column: Dean Smith was terrible

By Daniel Wilco | March 30

I’m sure we’ve all had our suspicions, but now we know for sure: Dean Smith was a terrible person.

Corey Buhay is a senior environmental science major from Atlanta.

Column: Take the Reese’s Cup, damn it

By Corey Buhay | March 30

Camping in the snow requires its own set of skills. My friend, Alexander, who is planning to hike from Canada to Mexico next year, decided he ought to ...

Jenny Surane is the 2014-15 Editor-in-Chief. She is a senior business journalism major from Cornelius.

Column: Student leaders need to speak up

By Jenny Surane | March 27

Earlier this month, Student Body Vice President Kyle Villemain asked for The Daily Tar Heel’s feedback on student government’s responsiveness. ...

Bailey Barger is a senior business and communications major from Huntersville.

Guest column: Avoid waste as you prepare to leave Chapel Hill for the summer

By Bailey Barger | March 27

Thrifting is the name of the game and lucky for you, I am a thrifting Jedi.

Meredith Shutt is a senior English major from Fayetteville.

Column: Comedy contains hidden truths

By Meredith Shutt | March 26

Growing up, I found solace in television. TV felt easy, like instantaneous access to hyper-beautiful realms. My go-to programs were “Dawson’s Creek,” ...

Clark Cunningham is a senior biochemistry and biology major from Chapel Hill.

Column: Uncle Sam says zinc is food

By Clark Cunningham | March 24

Whether to promote longevity or prevent nuisances like colds or allergies, dietary supplements are widely used in this country.

You Asked for It: In which we fix your busted bracket and try to befriend Carol Folt

By Drew Goins and Kelsey Weekman | March 23

Drew Goins (whose bracket got pretty upset) and Kelsey Weekman (who’s just upset in general) are the advice columnists of “You Asked for It.” Results ...

Column: We're not that great, y'all

By Seth Rose | March 23

In high school, I assessed my personal worth against others quantitatively. My self-esteem could have been reduced to a mathematical formula based on ...

Column: A special kind of family

By Daniel Wilco | March 22

Bess Brinkley insists she’s not interesting, that what she did is not worthy of a conversation, much less a column

Column: A listicle for the other A-word

By Jackie O'Shaughnessy | March 22

“Adulthood” is an extremely nerve-wracking word for those of us leaving this beautiful campus in May.